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Hydropower Renewable Energy Science Kit

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$27.89 $44.99 In stock

Category: Hands-On

Hydropower has been used for hundreds of years in watermills and is now commonly used to generate electricity in applications such as hydroelectric dams and tidal power plants.

Explore the power of water by building models and conducting experiments with them. Learn about how different devices are used to extract useful energy from moving water — from a waterwheel in a small stream to a giant turbine in a tidal power station.

Build a waterwheel, a sawmill, and a hammer mill to harness the energy of moving water to do different types of physical work. Investigate the intriguing properties of water by performing experiments involving surface tension, adhesion, and cohesion. Learn about water pressure by building a water tower, communicating vessels, and a water fountain.

Construct a hydroelectric power station to generate electricity and light an LED. Learn about where the energy in ocean waves, tides, and rivers comes from, and discover how we can generate electricity from them.

The full-colour, 32-page experiment manual offers illustrated instructions and scientific information.

Ages 8+

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

James J. ★★★★★

My 10-year-old built the water wheel in about an hour and was thrilled when the LED lit up from the turbine. The turbine blades spin smoothly even with just a gentle stream from the faucet. This kit makes the concept of renewable energy really click.

Leo V. ★★★★★

My 10-year-old was fascinated setting up the water wheel and watching it generate a small current—it really brought the concept of renewable energy to life. The included LED lit up brightly when we adjusted the water flow just right.

Joshua O. ★★★★★

The turbine spun smoothly as soon as we held it under the faucet, making the energy conversion really click for my 8-year-old. It’s refreshing to find a kit that teaches real-world science without feeling like a chore.